Torrent websites blocked? This ‘vigilante’ malware stops users from visiting piracy-linked sites

Researchers at Sophos recently discovered a new form of malware that infects a user’s system and prevents the computer from accessing thousands of torrent sites, including the most popular website – The Pirate Bay. — Photo by Michael Geiger on Unsplash

Torrent websites like The Pirate Bay have been at the centre of controversy many times and this time it has acquired a totally different hue.

As anyone connected with the digital medium knows, there are bad actors out there who use malware to infect computers, smartphones and tablets. The problem is getting more and more serious each day, with malicious actors working hard to take control of unsuspecting users’ devices.